News Stories

The Nelson Professional Firefighters Charitable Society has raised $2,000 for SD8 elementary schools within the City of Nelson for the fourth year running - $500 each for Hume Elementary, Rosemont Elementary, South Nelson Elementary, and Wildflower Nelson.

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the SD8 Board of Education. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. MT in person in Nelson or online.

The Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) expresses its sorrow and empathy following the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and works to support staff, students and families.

Hume Elementary School and the Nelson Soccer Association

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). The next board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026

World Kindness Day October 2025

On December 4th, two Hume classes made their way up to LVR Secondary School for our annual cross-school collaboration. Mrs. Keenan’s Grade 1/2 class and Mrs. Mushumanski’s Grade 3/4 class enjoyed a meaningful and engaging visit with Mr. Munby’s Senior Biology students.

Trustee Susan Chew was elected by acclamation as board chair and Trustee Julie Bremner as vice-chair at the inaugural Board of Education meeting on November 4.

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).